Zero Waste Officer

4 days ago

Durban, South Africa Wasteplan Full time

SUMMARY : Join our team as a Zero Waste Officer where you won’t just manage waste, you’ll lead the charge in eliminating it : driving audits, educating teams, and turning sustainability goals into measurable impact. POSITION INFO : Job Summary Ensure that accurate sorting and waste characterisation is performed on the residual waste arising after standard sorting and recycling activities have been undertaken on the site. The key result thereof will be to provide accurate ratios between recyclable materials, non-recyclable materials, organic / compostable materials, and general waste that has been measured in the residual waste. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Have detailed knowledge of all grades of recyclable materials and the acceptable level of contamination of such grades Understanding of when specific recyclable material is regarded as being non-recyclable> Have detailed knowledge of organic waste and compostable materials, and what waste types would be regarded as contamination thereof Have detailed knowledge of non-recyclable materials that do not have commercial value Oversee sorting staff who are specifically assigned to the sorting of residual waste and ensure that the staff accurately sort and weigh all grades of material Understand and correctly use the “waste audit” recording and reporting system provided Effectively communicate with the Contract Manager and bring such issues that are of concern, which have been identified in the waste audit, to his / her attention (for addressing with the client) Understand the concept of representative sampling and ensure that the waste audit is correctly representative of the total body of waste sorted To assume the role and duties of the Contract Manager on such days that the Contract Manager is off duty in a seven-day working week cycle Administrational Responsibilities \> Ensure all training registers are correctly completed Ensure that registers are submitted to HR on a weekly basis Identify any problems or challenges on operational performance at sites and report to the Contract Manager Requirements Relevant degree / diploma is essential Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in the waste industry Valid driver’s license Must be able to communicate effectively Experience with writing reports / analyzing data Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. Closing date 27th November 2025 Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process #J-18808-Ljbffr

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